#Melbourne Marathon

[greatwallmarathonblog]

Conquering History: The Great Wall Marathon Experience

In the heart of China, where ancient stones whisper tales of dynasties long past, a unique and awe-inspiring marathon awaits those seeking a challenge beyond the ordinary. The Great Wall Marathon, an event that transcends the boundaries of a traditional race, beckons runners from around the globe to test their mettle against one of the world's most iconic structures. Join us on a journey through time and terrain as we delve into the essence of the Great Wall Marathon experience.

Unveiling the Challenge:

The Great Wall Marathon isn't just a race; it's a formidable quest that invites participants to traverse the ancient stones and rugged landscapes that have withstood the test of centuries. The course winds through remote villages, steep ascents, and watchtowers with breathtaking views, offering a visceral connection to China's rich history. Participants find themselves not only running against the clock but also against the echoes of emperors and the whispers of bygone eras.

A Tapestry of Landscapes:

As runners pound the cobblestones, they are treated to a panoramic spectacle of China's diverse landscapes. From dense forests to open countryside, the course meanders through a tapestry of scenes, each more mesmerizing than the last. The Great Wall itself, a marvel of ancient engineering, serves as both a challenging adversary and an unparalleled backdrop, making every step a testament to the fusion of human achievement and natural beauty.

Beyond the Finish Line:

The Great Wall Marathon is not merely about crossing a finish line; it's about embracing a holistic experience. Participants have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the local culture with post-race activities and guided tours. Explore hidden gems, savor authentic cuisine, and connect with the vibrant spirit of China as you extend your stay beyond the marathon itself.

Training for Greatness:

Preparing for the Great Wall Marathon requires more than just physical endurance; it demands mental resilience and a deep appreciation for the historical significance of the course. Tailored training programs, designed by seasoned professionals, ensure that participants are not only physically prepared but mentally attuned to the challenges that await them on the course.

Capturing the Moment:

The Great Wall Marathon is a journey worth preserving, and our professional photographers and videographers are there to capture every triumphant moment. From the first step to crossing the finish line, the emotions and achievements of each participant are immortalized, creating a visual narrative that extends far beyond the event itself.

Conclusion:

In the realm where history meets athleticism, the Great Wall Marathon stands as a testament to human tenacity and the enduring allure of the past. It's not just a marathon; it's an odyssey that combines physical prowess with cultural immersion, creating an experience that transcends the boundaries of a typical race. Are you ready to lace up your running shoes and embark on a journey through time? The Great Wall Marathon awaits, promising an adventure of a lifetime.

[m4lb00]

Happy Holidays!

My semi-regular Christmas missive in lieu of a card.

Wassail! Wassail Wassail! I began 2024 in Lorne, staying near Gary and swimming in the surf every day. I bought a fantastic big new painting at QDOS Fine Art and was able to photograph the famous Pier-to-Pub swim. After driving back to Sydney via a night in Albury I got back into my regular grind of swimming with my gang at Victoria Park, regular ACO concerts with Gregor and Trivia nights at…

[milomeepit]

Howdy y'all! This one is more aimed at the Melbournians among you, but you like trivia? You like Star Wars? You like inhaling ungodly amounts of popcorn? Then hot diggity do I have the activity for you this weekend! :D There are two trivia sessions, and ALSO movie marathons running.

[kommunic8]

A una mia amica piace ascoltare i miei podcast. La cosa fantastica è che ascolta i miei podcast in italiano pur non conoscendo la lingua. E in un messaggio mi ha spiegato perché le piace. Io, qua dall'altra parte dell'emisfero, gongolo e ringrazio Jacqueline! In questo episodio parlo di un paio di altre cose, se vi interessa vi metto tutti i link alla fine della pagina. TRASCRIZIONE [Eng. translation below] Oggi vi chiedo e mi chiedo quanto bisogna conoscere e capire una lingua per poter apprezzare un podcast raccontato in quella lingua. Ma di solito si pensa che ascoltare podcast in una lingua straniera, che non si conosce, sia uno spreco di tempo, perché se non capisco quello che dicono, come posso sapere cosa sta succedendo? Soprattutto considerando il fatto che col podcast sento solo il suono e non ho le immagini ad aiutarmi. Ho già parlato diverse volte di questo aspetto, di quello che può succedere. Un bel po' di tempo fa ho fatto uno dei miei 3 minuti grezzi raccontando di un podcast in giapponese, anche abbastanza lungo, che venne proposto negli anni '50 alla popolazione tedesca da una radio tedesca, e il risultato è pazzesco perché, anche se non si capisce bene quello che dicono, però è recitato in modo così sublime che alla fine si finisce per sentirsi parte della parte del racconto. Ecco, ieri poi è successa una cosa che mi ha lasciato un po' favorevolmente colpita. Una mia amica e, ascoltatrice a questo punto, Jacqueline, Jacqueline che sta a Melbourne, ciao Jacqueline, mi ha scritto un messaggio dicendo, ho ascoltato questo tuo podcast, io non parlo l'italiano, non capisco la tua lingua, però mi è piaciuto tantissimo perché ascoltavo e sorridevo tra me e me, era bello non capire la lingua, perché non capire la lingua mi costringeva ad ascoltare e interpretare i suoni, la voce, il tono, e - ha continuato Jacquilene in questo messaggio che mi ha mandato, naturalmente mi costringeva ad immaginare, e ne ho ascoltato un paio stata un'esperienza bellissima, voglio ascoltarne degli altri. E io super felice. Cosa devo dire? È incredibile che si riesca a trasmettere delle sensazioni, delle emozioni, addirittura delle immagini a persone che non capiscono il significato delle parole, ma il significato diciamo immediato, la traduzione delle parole, ma che si creano il loro significato nella mente. A questo punto ora devo consigliare a Jacqueline di ascoltare il podcast che ho registrato con Ross Sutherland, che è un folle di cui penso vi ho già parlato diverse volte, ha scritto una storia, un giallo, un crimine, io l'ho tradotto e l'ho aiutato ad adattarlo e poi l'ho recitato a completamente in italiano per il suo pubblico esclusivamente di lingua inglese, poi lui è un mago degli effetti sonori, ha fatto fare delle musiche apposta per questo radiodramma, che è anche abbastanza lungo, e niente è venuta fuori una cosa pazzesca che si capisce anche se non si capisce. Che dire? Grazie Jacqueline! TRANSLATION Today I ask and wonder how much do you have to know and understand a language to be able to appreciate a podcast told in that language? People usually think that listening to podcasts in a foreign language, that you don't know, is a waste of time, because if I don't understand what they are saying, how can I know what is going on? Especially considering the fact that with the podcast I only hear the sound and don't have the pictures to help me. I have already talked about this several times, about what can happen, quite a while ago I did one of my episodes recounting of a podcast in Japanese, also quite long, that was offered in the 1950s to the German population by a German radio station, and the result is amazing becaus , even if you don't quite understand what they are saying, however, it is played so sublimely that you end up feeling part of the story. Well, then yesterday something happened that left me somewhat favorably impressed. A friend of mine and, listener at this point, Jacqueline, Jacqueline who is in Melbourne (hello Jacqueline!), wrote me a message saying, I listened to this podcast of yours, I don't speak Italian, I don't understand your language, however I loved it because I was listening and smiling to myself, it was nice not understanding the language, because not understanding the language forced me to listen and interpret the sounds, the voice, the tone, and, Jacquilene continued in this message she sent me, of course it forced me to imagine, and I listened to a couple of them it was a beautiful experience, I want to listen to more. And I super happy. What should I say? It is amazing that you can convey feelings, emotions, even images to people who do not understand the meaning of the words, let's say the immediate meaning, the translation of the words, but who create their own meaning in the mind. At this point now I'll have to suggest to Jacqueline to listen to the podcast that I recorded with Ross Sutherland, who is a visioanry, I I think I've told you about him already a few times in the past, he wrote a story, a murder mystery, a crime, I translated it into Italian and helped him to adapt it and then I recited it strictly in Italian for his exclusively English-speaking audience, then he is a wizard of sound effects, he had music made especially for this radio drama, which is also quite long, and anyway came out a crazy thing that you understand even if you don't understand. What shall I say ? Thank you Jacqueline ! LINK The True Crime of Your Frozen Death - Il podacast in italiano di Ross Sutherland per il pubblico di lingua inglese / Ross Sutherland's Italian podcast for his English-speaking audience https://soundcloud.com/ross-sutherland/95-the-true-crime-of-your-frozen-death Lo stesso podcast ma con i sottotitoli in lingua inglese / The same podcast but with English subtitles https://www.radioatlas.org/the-true-crime-of-your-frozen-death/ Un post sul mio sito dove racconto nel dettaglio il modo in cui è nato The True Crime of Your Frozen Death / A post on my website where I tell in detail how The True Crime of Your Frozen Death came aboout https://www.cristinamarras.com/article/143-true-crime-il-killer-dei-podcaster Un episodio dei 3 minuti grezzi (prima stagione) in cui racconto nel dettaglio del podcast giapponese che si capisce anche se non si parla la lingua (e spiego come funziona) / An episode of my 3 raw minutes (first season) in which I tell in detail about the Japanese podcast that you understand even if you don't speak the language (and I explain how it works) https://www.spreaker.com/user/cristinamarras/3-grezzi-ep-226-radiodramma-giapponese

[the-olympics-olympics]

Three days before the closing ceremonies of the Melbourne 1956 Olympics, 17 year old John Ian Wing wrote a letter to the organizers. In that letter he suggested that the athletes enter the stadium together, as one nation, instead of divided by country as they had during the opening ceremony. The suggestion was well-received, and plans were changed to create the boy's vision. This created a tradition that carries on in the closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games today.

The marathon at the Stockholm 1912 Olympics was held during a heat wave. Athletes struggled to finish, and one man, Shizo Kanakuri, did not finish for an extremely long time. About sixteen miles into the race, an exhausted Kanakuri left the course and desperately stumbled into a nearby garden party, where he drank juice for an hour. Embarrassed by his failure, he silently returned to Japan without notifying race officials. He was listed as a missing person in Sweden for fifty years. Decades later, Swedish Television invited him to return to finish the race. On March 20, 1967, he finished the marathon. His official time was 54 years 8 months 6 days 5 hours 32 minutes 20.3 seconds. He commented, "It was a long trip. Along the way, I got married, had six children and 10 grandchildren."

[damneddunya]

Today on campus we had our very last time ever together in the same lecture theatre. Crazy to think how all this time passed us by so quickly... we didn't realise that the whole time during our back to back classes, marathon 12hr study sessions, the collective sleep deprivation, the endless cramming, the checking in on one another to see if we finished that assignment that's due at midnight, the banter, the laughs, the knowing eachother's coffee orders and favourite study snacks, the mental breakdowns, the encouragement, the successes and the failures, the ups and the downs, all that time spent together, all the seemingly insignificant moments- we were making memories. Memories that'll last us a lifetime.

I wish all my friends and fellow students a very successful future in clinical practice, I'm filled with gratitude and deeply honoured to have had the opportunity to know and study alongside each and every one of them.

Onto bigger, better things, InshaAllah.

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology class of 24' 🥳👏

[ryttu3k]

Most everyone here at the airport was here for either PAX or the marathon and wow we experienced two very different Melbournes, didn't we.

[beatrack92]

Izzi Batt-Doyle 🇦🇺

2021 Melbourne Half Marathon

[halfmyth]

𝘠𝘖𝘜 𝘞𝘈𝘕𝘛 𝘛𝘖 𝘋𝘐𝘌 𝘍𝘖𝘙 𝘓𝘖𝘝𝘌. 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝘼𝙇𝙒𝘼𝙔𝙎 𝙃𝘼𝙑𝙀.

(   evan mock  .  cis man  .  he/they  )       —       blasting  cool-doug, at night  by  sammy rae & the friends  down  main  street  we’ve  spotted  KIERAN “KIKI” AQUINO  sporting  their  pearl earring & pink buzzcut.  the  seventy-two (appears twenty-seven)  year  old  VAMPIRE  who’s  been  in  town  for  six years  often  can  be  seen  driving around town with rolled-down windows, crying during sad scenes in movies, trying new recipes,  or  working  as  an  SURGEON  at  PORTUM GENERAL.  people  say  they  display  good-humored  and  irreverent traits,  but  we  rather  trust  their  vibes:  the scent of salted ocean air, knowing that the sun is there even if you cannot see it, hearing someone whistle a song you forgot the name of, a dog running with a stick of dynamite between its teeth.  also,  we’ve  heard  they  love  SURFING, DISCO, & BIRDS !   aren’t  they  fascinating ?   

biography .

kieran is born in 1952 to two older parents who had, in their retirement, finally followed their dreams to move away from rigorous city living to a small coastal town in southern australia. his parents had all but given up on having children, and kieran's birth was a surprise, but not an unwelcome one. kieran ( better known as “kiki” ) had a happy upbringing, awash with love. it soon became apparent that he was a surfing prodigy. by the age of ten, he was competing in national competitions, winning multiple junior titles in the late 60s & early 70s. he disappeared from the sport in his mid-twenties, something that was seen as a shame but not too deeply investigated. most attributed his early retirement to an injury he sustained during a competition ( or out of it ). in reality, he fell in love with a merman @highertides. after realizing that his boyfriend was indeed immortal, not one to be outdone by fate, kiki went and got himself turned into a vampire. voluntarily. ah, young love.

extras .

has been in a committed relationship with his husband ( rui aquino ) for the last fifty years !!

while not entirely reckless, he's not opposed to taking risks. he doesn't often let his thoughts spiral, instead choosing to act first and deal with the consequences.

athletic & active ! still surfs at the crack of dawn and has probably run marathons before.

gets along with kids — maybe because he still is one at heart. lies to them about how old he is and where he is from. there are kids running around portum who think he’s a 500 year old vampire pirate.

was a part of melbourne's counterculture in the 70's.

on that note. lies for fun !! but it’s rarely malicious. very lame sense of humor. finds himself funny.

owns two caiques: razor and scooter. owns some pet fish as well.

this isn’t his first time in portum. he also briefly lived in town sometime in the 80’s(?), but left after a bit. probably to travel.

being a surgeon isn’t his first career path. only the truly bizarre and immortal would find med school to be a side quest, but that’s what being a surgeon is for him. it’s something he enjoys and finds interesting.

more tba !!

wanted connections .

SIRE . he would have been turned ~45 years ago (in 1979). not looking for anything super weighty or angsty here. while i’m more than open to a past negative relationship, maybe they have a mutual understanding now and kiki is more or less just an annoyance. or, maybe their relationship has more or less been positive for the past few decades, and your muse felt that it was refreshing that someone wanted the bite for a “pure” reason as opposed to wealth or power. — taken by seyfi mocan .

IMPRINT . people he’s taken under his wing !! i was mainly thinking younger vampires, but it could be other supernaturals. we could work out the particulars, but i feel like he’s the type to accumulate strays 😭

A LONG WAY BACK . long-term connections and/or people he’s met outside of portum !!

GROWING PAINS . a mentor/guide of sorts; someone older than kiki (90+) who's been someone he has confided in throughout the years. while kiki did consider the ramifications of being 27 forever, it's one thing to think you'll know what it's like and another to actually be faced with the reality of outliving friends, family, and the culture you grew up in. — taken by calahan macarthy .

+ super willing to brainstorm !!

[definitelynotshouting]

It's pride in melbourne tmrw (because summer (june is too cold)) and im skipping it for the episode 1 marathon o7

-☀️

🫡🫡🫡🫡 GODSPEED SUN ANON AND HAPPY PRIDE!!!! :D I'LL BE BINGING EPS TOO!!!

[blorbocedes]

they have truly spent like 75% of the time since late FEBRUARY together. nyc...shadow boxing on the pier in monaco...dirt bikes in france (?)...mumford and sons car singalong roadtrip...bachelor party vegas...flying together to melbourne...staying together in melbourne...back to perth...dirtbikes in perth...maybe vegas pt 2 or maybe daniel just posted old vegas pics to jpg like he sometimes does...the wedding weekend marathon...the familymoon...the monaco gp...the newlyweds and daniel/blake moon...LIKE??? i honestly think you gotta be in love with someone to spend that much time together. i would have dipped out after the hungover international flight tbh.

I FORGOT THE HUNGOVER 18 HR FLIGHT.... no wonder scotty isn't doing a honeymoon... he's already had it 😭 with daniel 😭

[scruffyplayssonic]

Professor Scruffymatt will return

Hey friends, just an update regarding my Twitch channel and how barren and tumbleweed-y it's been since April. 

So as you may already know, I've gone through a lot of lifestyle changes in the last few months. In late April I flew to Canada and married my partner after we decided that a 12 and a half year long distance relationship was more than enough. When I returned to Melbourne in May I immediately came down with some kind of virus. It wasn’t COVID thankfully, but it still took me out of commission for almost two weeks. Not ideal when I was supposed to be finishing up work and training a replacement during that time. Oh well, I had sick leave and I bloody well used it. Once I was at least partially back on my feet I had to go through the process of packing up my house and deciding which of my belongings I was going to ship to Canada and what I was going to get rid of. And after looking at shipping rates, I ended up keeping a lot less than I'd been planning to. RIP, most of my classic gaming and DVD collections. </3

I left Melbourne in early June and spent a month or so with my family in Western Australia before finally making the return trip to Canada in early July, where I am now happily living with my new family. One thing that my partner's wanted me to have since I got here was a space for myself, but unfortunately the spare bedroom was a cluttered mess when I arrived. So we've been going through a long process of getting it into a decent state, and it's now almost ready to become my office. I just need to buy a desk and a chair, and then I'll be ready to get back to streaming again. I'm also still waiting for my belongings to be shipped to me (which should be some time in the next fortnight), especially because they include my Xbox. 

So yeah, hopefully I'll be up and running again soon. I do plan on finishing up my Classic Era Sonic marathon, which I had to put on hiatus back in April. But there's a number of other games I want to stream as well, such as Arkham Origins: Blackgate (gotta finish my run of the Arkham games eventually, right?), a new game I recently discovered called Thank Goodness You're Here, and I might possibly continue some other series I've streamed in the past such as Dead Rising and Ace Attorney. Once I’ve gotten my Sonic comics back, maybe I could try to figure out what I’d like to do with a review show. And maybe eventually I'll even live up to my avatar and do a Professor Oak challenge on stream rather than just tweeting my daily progress. Anything's possible. Oh, and on the topic of my latest Professor Oak challenge: that’s on hiatus for now. I’ve really gotten into the recent release of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon on the Switch’s GBA app, and most of my gaming attention is going to that right now. In all honesty, I probably needed a break between Professor Oak challenges anyway.

One other change I am going to have to make is to my streaming times. Saturday nights were fine for me when I was living alone, but things are different now that I live with people I actually enjoy spending time with. xD Also, if I were to try and get back into the exact same time slot I used to stream in, that would be the middle of the night here in Canada! Tuesday mornings or afternoons will probably be a good streaming time for me, as it’s the only day of the week my partner doesn’t work from home. But on the other hand we do have a mischievous 1 year old doggo to consider, whom I wouldn’t want to leave alone unsupervised if I’m in the house. And while I am excited at the prospect of finding a new audience now that I live in a time zone that’s compatible with North America, I also don’t want to leave my Australian viewers out in the lurch. So I’ll probably be doing some evening streams as well, which my fellow Australians should at least be awake for. It’s far too early for me to lock in anything just yet, and I’ll probably be experimenting with different days and times for a while to find out what fits best for my family and I. Maybe I’ll follow my partner’s usual Sunday streams, to give her an opportunity to send raiders to me? We’ll see.

Anyway, sorry for the long ramble. I didn’t intend to go on quite as long as I did, but as it’s been so long since I disappeared from Twitch I felt you guys deserved an explanation. If all goes according to plan I should be streaming again some time in the next few weeks, so keep an eye on my usual social medias for announcements. You’ll also get notifications when I go live if you follow me on Twitch, of course, and I’ll be continuing to upload the VODs to my YouTube channel after each stream. I’m planning to kick off my return by continuing the classic Sonic marathon (Sonic Labyrinth is up next, god help me!), so if you’d like to catch up on what I’ve played so far, I’ve got a playlist that can help you with that. Thanks for reading, and I look forward to seeing you on Twitch again soon!

Cheers,

Professor Scruffymatt

[melbmemories]

1978 Launch of Big M.

Big M flavoured milk was launched in Victoria with overtly sexy imagery of milk running down the cleavage of girls in skimpy bikinis. It competed directly with Coca Cola as a cool teenage drink. The four initial flavours were Chocolate, Banana, Iced Coffee and Strawberry, followed later in the year by Blueberry. The equivalent drink in NSW was Moove, launched the same year.

Big M was introduced in January 1978. It marked the beginning of branded milk products in Victoria after the Victorian Dairy Industry Authority (VDIA)had replaced the Victorian Milk Board. The force behind the innovations was Chairman Des Cooper, along with his marketing manager Peter Granger.

The commercial was created by the George Patterson advertising agency in Melbourne – then the largest agency in town. By March, it was reported that Big M had claimed 13 per cent of the non-alcoholic beverage market and had reached $1.5 million in gross sales. In 1978 the VDIA also announced sponsorship of the VFL Little League and the Big M Melbourne Marathon.

The soft drink companies reacted to the challenge, threatening to pull their fridges out of milk bars if Big M was displayed next to their products. Retailers had long sold products including cream and fruit juices from the fridges they rented from companies such as Cadbury Schweppes, but it seems the popularity of Big M had prompted a re-think. The Dairy Industry Authority promised to replace any confiscated fridges.

The campaign to promote the new product significantly increased overall milk sales, benefiting dairy farmers who had been going through difficult times.

The trademark was sold in 2000 and the brand was marketed by Lion Pty Limited which was, in turn, owned by Kirin Holdings in Japan. Lion controlled the Pura, Dairy Farmers, Dare, Farmers Union, Classic, Big M and Masters brands of flavoured milk in Australia. In January 2021, the Lion Dairy and Drinks business was sold to Bega Cheese, putting the brands back in Australian hands.

by Tony Beyer

[spitfiremai]

Mai's list of books.

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Finished.

Gadis Kretek (Ratih Kumala)

Rumah Lebah (Ruwi Meita)

Ronggeng Dukuh Paruk (Ahmad Tohari)

Seperti Dendam, Rindu Harus Dibayar Tuntas (Eka Kurniawan)

The Tokyo Zodiac Murders (Soji Shimada)

This Is Me Letting You Go (Heidi Priebe)

Resign (Almira Bastari)

Melbourne Wedding Marathon (Almira Bastari)

Dear Evan Hansen (Val Emmich)

Norwegian Wood (Haruki Murakami)

After Dark (Haruki Murakami)

Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage (Haruki Murakami)

Once Upon A Broken Heart (Stephanie Garber)

Women Don't Owe You Pretty (Florence Given)

Asmaraloka (Arata Kim)

Game Over (Valerie Patkar)

Seaside (Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie)

The Poppy War (R.F. Kuang)

Aroma Karsa (Dee Lestari)

On reading.

The Midnight Library (Matt Haig)

The Little Book of Sloth Philosophy (Jennifer McCartney)

Men Without Women (Haruki Murakami)

Catatan Harian Menantu Sinting (Rosi L. Simamora)

Jakarta Sebelum Pagi (Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie)

Unread.

A Lady in Disguise (Georgette Heyer)

That Camden Summer (Lavyrle Spencer)

The Secret Garden (Frances Hodgson Burnett)

Mrs. Dalloway (Virginia Woolf)

The Rules of Magic (Alice Hoffman)

Practical Magic (Alice Hoffman)

The Stars We Steal (Alexa Donne)

Di Kaki Bukit Cibalak (Ahmad Tohari)

Perempuan yang Menangis Kepada Bulan Hitam (Dian Purnomo)

A Love Like This (Ayu Riana)

Love Me, Leave Me (Ida Ernawati)

Progressnya Berapa Persen? (Soraya Nasution)

Harga Teman (Debora Danisa)

The Name of The Game (Adelina Ayu)

Penaka (Altami N.D.)

Laut Bercerita (Leila S. Chudori)

Alamanda dan Sihir yang Berujung Salah (Nellaneva)

Nonversation (Valerie Patkar)

The Arson Project (Akaigita)

Ephemera (Akaigita)

The Infinite Quest (Fino Y.K.)

Cantik Itu Luka (Eka Kurniawan)

Di Tanah Lada (Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie)

Ganjil Genap (Almira Bastari)

Omen (Lexie Xu)

Dia, Tanpa Aku (Esti Kinasih)

Circe (Madeline Miller)

Cat Stories (James Herriot)

A Tale of Two Cities (Charles Dickens)

Cannery Row (John Steinbeck)

The Grapes of Wrath (John Steinbeck)

If You Could See The Sun (Ann Liang)

Persuasion (Jane Austen)

Pierre and Luce (Romain Rolland)

Serpent and Dove (Shelby Mahurin)

The Devotion of Suspect X (Keigo Higashino)

The Sisters of Winter Wood (Rena Rossner)

To Kill A Mockingbird (Harper Lee)

Funny Feelings (Tarah Dewitt)

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents (Lindsay C. Gibson)

Getting Past Your Breakup (Susan J. Eliott)

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The list will be updated every week.

[ladyaislinn]

"Victoria" mit Jenna Coleman: Britisches Historiendrama feiert späte (deutsche) Free-TV-Premiere

Ein britisches Historiendrama kommt mit einiger Verspätung zu seiner deutschen Free-TV-Premiere - dafür aber geballt: Der ARD-Spartensender One hat sich die Rechte an der Serie  "Victoria" mit Jenna Coleman in der Titelrolle gesichert. Alle drei zwischen 2016 und 2019 produzierten Staffeln werden innerhalb eines Wochenendes als Marathon ausgestrahlt.

Am Samstag, den 20. April beginnt One um 13.40 Uhr mit der Ausstrahlung der ersten Staffel und zeigt bis 20.15 Uhr alle acht Folgen am Stück. Am Sonntag, den 21. April geht es dann ab 12.25 Uhr weiter mit den acht Folgen der zweiten Staffel sowie dem Weihnachtsspecial "Das Fest der Liebe" um 18.45 Uhr. Die dritte und letzte Staffel zeigt One wiederum mitten in der Nacht vom 21. auf den 22. April: Von 23.15 Uhr bis 5.25 Uhr werden die restlichen acht Episoden zu sehen sein. Die gesamte Serie wird im Zweikanalton, also in der deutschen Synchronfassung und im englischen Originalton, gesendet. Am 23. April beginnt One dann, die Serie noch einmal im wöchentlichen Rhythmus zu zeigen. Jeweils dienstags ab 20.15 Uhr werden drei Folgen am Stück gesendet.

Die Serie zeigt Victorias Weg von der Übernahme des Throns im Alter von nur 18 Jahren im Jahre 1837 bis hin zu ihrer Ehe mit Prinz Albert. Dabei stehen vor allem die Schwierigkeiten im Vordergrund, mit denen sich die junge und noch gänzlich unerfahrene Königin auseinandersetzen muss. Rufus Sewell spielt Lord Melbourne, den ersten Premierminister unter Victorias Herrschaft. Zwischen den beiden bildete sich eine intime Freundschaft, die stets durch zahlreiche Gerüchte begleitet wurde und sogar drohte, Victorias Herrschaft infrage zu stellen.

In Großbritannien schlug sich "Victoria" ordentlich. Die Auftaktstaffel war mit durchschnittlich 7,7 Millionen Zuschauern und einem Marktanteil von 29,7 Prozent ein voller Erfolg. Die zweite Staffel fiel leicht ab, kam aber immer noch auf 6,5 Millionen Zuschauer. Die dritte Staffel holte dann im Schnitt 5,5 Millionen Zuschauer. Diese endet mit der von Prinz Albert organisierten Weltausstellung von 1851. Eigentlich war angedacht, in der Serie die gesamte Regierungszeit von Königin Victoria in sechs Staffeln zu erzählen, wofür dann in den späteren Jahren eine andere Hauptdarstellerin besetzt werden sollte. Letztendlich kam es jedoch nicht dazu, und nach drei Staffeln wurde die Serie beendet. wunschliste.de

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Thomas Hicks received from his trainers several doses of strychnine – a common rat poison, which stimulates the nervous system in small doses – mixed with brandy and egg white. He continued to battle onwards, hallucinating, and was barely able to walk for most of the course. When he reached the stadium, his support team carried him over the line, holding him in the air while he shuffled his feet as if still running. He won the gold medal.

These Games were the first to be staged in the Southern Hemisphere and Oceania, as well as the first to be held outside Europe and North America. Melbourne is the most southerly city ever to host the Olympics. Due to the Southern Hemisphere's seasons being different from those in the Northern Hemisphere, the 1956 Games did not take place at the usual time of year, because of the need to hold the events during the warmer weather of the host's spring/summer (which corresponds to the Northern Hemisphere's autumn/winter), resulting in the only summer games ever to be held in November and December.